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Dying Mobster Gets 33 Months Prison in Extortion Case
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Gambling Board Votes to Ban Reputed Philly Mob Boss Merlino
Pennsylvania's gambling board is barring the flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia Mafia "” who's currently facing racketeering charges "” from all casinos in the state.
Violent Behavior Tied to Gambling Study Finds: Nearly Half Used Weapons
A new UK study appearing in the journal Addiction has found that men who gamble are more likely to have regular violent outbursts.
Lawyer Who Stole Money From Clients to Fuel Gambling Addiction Reinstated
The Iowa Supreme Court has decided to let an attorney who took more than $99,000 from a client resume practicing law.
Second Alleged Ex-Boston Mobster Charged in 1993 Murder
A 61-year-old alleged former Boston mobster said on Friday he was not guilty of murdering an associate more than two decades ago, hours after being arrested on charges of slaying a witness in a federal investigation.
Court: New Jersey Prosecutors Had Right to Seize $800K NFL Pool Money
An appeals court has upheld a ruling that a New Jersey county had the right to seize more than $800,000 from the operator of an NFL survivor pool.
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Tax Evasion Tied to Sports Betting Biz
An associate of convicted political insider Antoin “Tony” Rezko was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years prison on tax evasion charges tied to a multimillion-dollar sports betting operation he ran in the 1990s.
$100 Mil Gambling Theft Down Under
Australians lost $100 million as part of a massive gambling theft involving EFT fraud, stolen cash and false invoicing.
Gambling Dad Arraigned Tuesday After Leaving Baby in Hot Car at Casino
Montez D’Angelo Sistrunk of Ypsilanti. Michigan, was arraigned Tuesday after he left a five-month old baby and two-year-old child in his car for nearly an hour early Monday morning while he went inside Detroit’s Motor City Casino to gamble.
Motor City Mess: First Faulty Slots, Now Gambler Leaves Baby in Car for Hour
The Motor City Casino in Detroit has had quite an unlucky past couple of days.
East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise Shock Evidence: Rat Who Wore Wire Revealed
46 reputed mobsters charged with extortion, gambling, gun-running, violent acts of retribution, loan-sharking and more were caught on both audio tape and video tape by the feds, according to reports.
Two More Arrests Tied to AZ Illegal Poker Biz That Pushed PPA Propaganda
Two more arrests have been made in connection to a raid that took place last week at a Glendale, Arizona illegal poker establishment, Poker Union.
Man Who Ran Illegal Sports Betting Scheme Now Suing IRS
A Bloomington, Minnesota, man accused of running an illegal sports betting scheme in North Dakota is suing the Internal Revenue Service.
Standoff at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet Ends Peacefully
A late morning standoff at the Harrah’s Casio in Joliet, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, has ended peacefully.
UFC Fighter Nick Diaz Attacked Inside Vegas Casino
UFC fighter Nick Diaz was attacked Wednesday at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas shortly after 2:30 am .
Man Charged in Slaying of Woman at Austin Gambling Room
Austin police have arrested a man in the slaying of a woman at an illegal gambling room during what investigators call a botched robbery attempt.
Officer Gave Intel to Vietnamese Gang in Gambling Case: One Gator Seized
San Jose's police chief, and representatives from the FBI and DEA held a press conference at 3 pm Pacific Standard Time to discuss the apprehension of a 9.5 year veteran of the force, Derrick Antonio.
Veteran Police Officer Arrested in Connection With Vietnamese Gambling Ring Takedown
Derrick Antonio, a veteran of the San Jose, California Police Department, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly leading sensitive information to Vietnamese gang members who operated an illegal gambling ring.
Clippers Jamal Crawford Once Received Death Threats After Gambling Losses
LA Clippers guard Jamal Crawford says he once lost so much money gambling with the likes of fellow NBA stars Michael Jordan and Ray Allen along with other professional gamblers that he would receive death threats.
No Case Against Robert Allenby After Casino Arrest: Goes on Twitter Rant
45-year-old Australian golfer Robert Allenby was arrested two weeks ago outside an Illinois casino for disorderly conduct and trespassing. On Monday prosecutors said they would not pursue the matter any further.
12 Arrested Tied to Houston Gambling Biz: Military-Style Weapons Recovered
Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection to running an illegal gambling ring out of the Houston area.
Skinny May Have Made Bail: Other Alleged Mob Associates Not So Lucky
Not all mob associates have been able to come up with the $5 million Philadelphia Mafia head Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino made bail with late last week.
Mobster Known as ‘The Undertaker’ Released From Prison on $1 Mil Bond
46-year-old mobster Ralph “The Undertaker” Balsamo was released from prison Tuesday on a $1 million personal recognizance bond, secured by four signatures, and backed by $200,000 in cash or property.
Mafia3 Shows Rise of Mob – The Heist Trailer Unveiled
Mafia3, an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games, is set to debut with a bang this coming October.
Hooters Casino in Vegas Robbed a Second Time in Three Months
The Las Vegas Hooters Casino has been robbed a second time in 3 months.
Three Face Charges for Role in Running Illegal Phoenix Poker Biz
Three men arrested last week in a raid of an illegal Phoenix establishment appeared in a court to face charges Monday.
PokerStars' Owner Amaya Says Baazov Stepped Down, But Stays On
Amaya Inc (AYA.TO) (AYA.O), owner of gambling websites PokerStars and Full Tilt, said Chief Executive David Baazov, who was charged with insider trading by Quebec's securities regulator, stepped down on Thursday.
Mobster Daughter Made Death Threat to ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Housemate
Security had to be beefed up for this past Friday’s “Celebrity Big Brother” eviction episode following an apparent death threat of sorts made by a mobster’s daughter appearing on the program.
Longtime ‘Waste Management’ Luchese Capo No Longer Thinks Plea Bargain is ‘Garbage’
A Longtime Luchese capo charged with extortion had initially said he would fight said charges but instead opted for a plea bargain Friday,
Golfer Robert Allenby Arrested Outside Casino After Failing to Make Cut at John Deere
Robert Allenby of Australia was arrested Saturday outside a casino in Rock Island, Illinois after failing to make the cut at this weekend’s John Deere Classic.
